Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.

We currently manage over 6,000 homes and employ over 1,000 full and part time staff from our head office in Hemel Hempstead. We have an annual turnover of £80 million and a development programme that will deliver around 400 new affordable homes each year.

The Role

We currently have an opportunity for a part time (22.5 hours per week) Support Worker on a fixed term contract until December 2019at Sunnybrook Close in Aston Clinton. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic person who enjoys helping others and seeing the difference their support can make to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Working as part of a dedicated team, your role as a Support Worker is to provide appropriate support to service users with their day to day needs within their own home, which may be in a supported living scheme or in the wider community. This may involve providing assistance with personal care and promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. As a Support Worker you write support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual`s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.

About You

If you have previously worked in a care setting or health and social care field and have experience of providing support to vulnerable people then this role could be perfect for you. We are looking for passionate people who are driven by the desire to make a difference and create a person-centred environment.

We are looking for passionate people who with a `can-do` attitude who are driven by the desire to make a difference and who have the ability to recognise the wishes and needs of vulnerable adults and communicate effectively using different methods according to people`s needs.

You will need to be able to work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working. You must be able to work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support and be flexible in your approach to work. You will have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with learning disabilities.

All applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment to our service users, we offer a considerable benefits package. This includes:

Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays, rising with service (pro rata for part time hours)

£12, 729pa for a 22.5 hour a week contract plus overtime and bonuses available on top of your basic salary

Comprehensive training and development support from day one with the opportunity to gain a recognised vocational qualification

Regular support from your line manager and colleagues

Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance

Monthly attendance bonus

Annual salary and cost of living review

Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance of three times your annual salary

Fully paid DBS

Friendly and supportive team environment

Employee assistance helpline

Mileage paid for car usage

Structured rota so you know your work pattern in advance

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please apply below.

In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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